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Winky-Dink and You (1953–1957)

TV Series  -  Family | Animation
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"winky-dink and you" was the pioneer in interactive programming. The core of the program was children sent away for a kit... See full summary »

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Louis M. Heyward, Harry W. Prichett (creator), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Jack Barry, Dayton Allen and Mae Questel
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Cast

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Jack Barry Jack Barry ...
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Dayton Allen Dayton Allen ...
Mr. Bungle
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Mae Questel Mae Questel ...
Winky Dink (voice)
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"winky-dink and you" was the pioneer in interactive programming. The core of the program was children sent away for a kit. The kit had a plastic screen that stuck to the TV tube with static electricity. Crayons were used to draw on the screen. When a character needed special help, children would be asked to draw on the screen, give assistance and free the character from trouble. If a character needed to cross a river with no bridge, the viewer would draw a line so a crossing could be made and escape trouble. Jack Barry, the host, emphasized inviting a friend over to watch the program; sharing in the drawing of assistance was also important. Everyone watched and helped winky-dinky in his adventures and had fun. Written by alfred, south carolina  

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Interactive | Educational Program | Rhyme In Title | Character Name In Title

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Family | Animation

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Barry & Enright Productions See more »
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One of the first interactive T.V. shows. Young viewers could send for a special plastic sheet that clung to the television screen, and crayons for drawing thereupon. Children were encouraged to draw on the screen in order to assist in telling a Winky-Dink adventure story. See more »